Sailing Today

Sailing Today is the magazine for hands on cruising sailors, offering a wealth of practical advice and a dynamic mix of in-depth boat, gear and equipment reviews. It is written cover to cover by sailors for sailors. Since its launch in 1997, Sailing Today has sealed its reputation as the magazine for essential sailing information and advice. Thanks to our superb team of experts, Sailing Today is packed with news and advice for the hands-on cruising sailor. Specialising in yachts between 25ft and 60ft, with fantastic market leading boat and gear tests, and regular advice about seamanship and navigation, Sailing Today delivers the practical back up needed for those who enjoy using their boats, be it cruising around the coast, across the channel or in blue waters.

Sailing Today

Skipper’s View • POWER TO THE READERS AS VOTING OPENS FOR THE 2022 BRITISH YACHTING AWARDS

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Ebb and flow • EVENTS | NEWS | TALES FROM THE SAILING COMMUNITY

New boats • A look at the latest launches from around the globe

THE NOMINATIONS • The nominations are revealed for the 2022 British Yachting Awards. Now it’s over to you to decide who wins

Tom Cunliffe • Every cloud has a silver/Dacron lining... the ‘perfect storm’ that prompted the purchase of a new suit of sails

Paul Heiney • The energy crisis has hit Paul where it really hurts; in the gas locker of his boat, where the shortage is threatening his ability to brew a decent cuppa

Andy Rice • The foiling dominance of the italian pair of Ruggero Tita and Caterina Banti in the Nacra 17 has had many conspiracy theorists scratching their heads. Yet the explanation is likely a simple one...

Skills and Thrills • Clive Loughlin suggests three different itineraries for sailing in the Solent on Saturday 29 October 2022

How we won the Round Britain and Ireland Race • Regular contributor Rupert Holmes, who raced two-handed on Richard Palmer’s JPK1010 Jangada, has the inside story of their route to victory

A voyage of self discovery • Experienced sailor Mat Desforges reflects on his first Atlantic crossing and what he discovered along the way

Caribbean Dreamin’ • Tom Fletcher explains his love of the Grenadines, and reveals some charter skipper highlights of the cruising area

A tectonic shift in design • There aren’t that many boats out there built from volcanic basalt fibres but, as Sam Jefferson finds out, the Windelo 54 is a yacht that dares to be different

Mamma Mea! • In our June issue Matteo Richiardi talked us through preparations for the Round Britain and Ireland race, organised by the Royal Western Yacht Club, in a Vertue 25. He survived to recount his adventures to us…

The Great Escape • A charter holiday in the Caribbean is the perfect way escape the harsh northern hemisphere climate this winter says Sue Pelling

GULL'S EYE BURNHAM YACHT HARBOUR MARINA • 51°37.50’N 0°48.23’EBurnham Yacht Harbour Marina, set in the charming Essex market town of Burnham-on-Crouch, is well-equipped and the ideal base for exploring the unique waterways of the east coast and beyond writes Sue Pelling

Back to basics • The Viko S35 is the cheapest 35 footer on the market by a country mile. Question is, is it any good? Sam Jefferson finds out

Never mind the Balearics... Here’s the top 10 anchorages in Mallorca as chosen by users of the Navily app • Navily is an app that relies on the feedback of its users to determine the finest anchorages and marinas around Europe. Happily, they have agreed to share that data with us. Here is a look at the top 10 most highly rated anchorages in Mallorca based on more than five user reviews. Go to navily.com for a full overview

Run to reach • Sam Fortescue looks at the options for refreshing your boat’s...